The best wines from Languedoc in France

In the vast Languedoc, right on the Mediterranean Sea, a large quantity of dubious table wine was made at the end of the 20th century. That has changed enormously in recent years. The Languedoc is now one of the most innovative wine regions in France. The Languedoc is also called 'The New World' of France. The quality has improved spectacularly in a few years.

Check out our three wines from Languedoc

The reputation of questionable table wines has nothing to do with the circumstances. The climate and the sparse vineyards are excellently suited to making good wine. The problem was that the Languedoc was the mass producer for years, supplying the French 'man in the street' with his wine. The robust Carignan grape was planted everywhere. Often more than 200 hl. of juice per hectare was pressed from it. A lot of wine, little taste.

At the end of the 20th century, the Languedoc ended up in a crisis. The rise of cheap wine countries such as Chile and Argentina forced the Languedoc to reinvent itself. The Carignan was pruned en masse. Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache Noir were planted. Chardonnay and Viognier had to boost the white wine. Stricter legislation was introduced. Innovative winemakers and interested investors came forward to fully exploit the potential of the oldest wine region in France. The quality has improved spectacularly in a few years.

Coteaux du Languedoc

Coteaux du Languedoc is the largest quality appellation in the region. Mainly red wine is made here. The Carignan has been pruned en masse and the Syrah has become the most important grape. Various winemakers blend it with Mourvèdre and Grenache Noir to create a kind of 'pseudo-Châteauneuf-du-Pape'.

In the Coteaux de Languedoc, Picoul de Pinet and Clairette du Languedoc are located as enclaves for white wines. AOC Picpoul de Pinot, from the Picpoul grape of the same name, is traditionally drunk with fish in the region. Clairette du Languedoc is a young AOC for soft white wines from the grape of the same name. AOC Faugères is a safe choice if you are looking for a top wine from the region. We currently have three wines from Languedoc in our range. You can view all our wines from Languedoc here.